Stocks or Securities

Gifts of securities (stocks, bonds, mutual funds) enable you to make a big difference to ensuring that environmental protection is enshrined in law; at the same time, you will realize great tax savings.

In 2006 the federal government eliminated capital gains tax on publicly traded stocks and securities when they are donated to a registered charity. If you sell your appreciated securities, you will incur capital gains tax; if you donate them directly, you will eliminate the capital gains tax AND you will be issued a donation receipt for their fair market value at the time we receive the securities.

This means donating the securities to West Coast provides greater tax benefits than giving cash - and it’s just as easy.

For more information, please contact us: By Email: Lucy Hough, Director of Development By Phone: 1-800-330-9235 (in BC) or 604-601-2509 (in Metro Vancouver) By Mail or Fax: click here for a printable form (PDF). Fax your form to 604-684-1312